Why Pilates
Why Reformer Pilates
The Reformer
Resistance and support in one
The Reformer is a sliding carriage with springs. Your trainer sets the springs to add resistance when you want more of a challenge, or support when you need it, so one class works for every level in the room.
Benefits
What a class works on
Many people practise Pilates to build strength and mobility. This is general information, not medical advice: if you have an injury or a health condition, talk to your doctor first.
Core strength
Most exercises start from your centre, working the deep muscles around your middle.
Full-body power
The springs add resistance, so your muscles work through every movement, at a level your trainer sets for you.
Flexibility
Exercises take you through a full, comfortable range of movement, at your own pace.
Posture
Pilates pays close attention to alignment: how you hold yourself as you move.
Mobility
Controlled movement through your spine, hips and shoulders.
Balance
Many exercises ask you to stay steady as you move, which works on balance and coordination.
Control
Slow, precise movement, led by control rather than speed or momentum.
Breath
Each movement is paired with your breath, which helps you keep a steady rhythm.
Mind and body
Your attention stays on your breath and each movement, so a class asks for focus as well as effort.
Pilates, explained
The Pilates apparatus
At our studios, Pilates is practised on equipment called apparatus. The Reformer is the best known; the chair and the barrels are others. Here is how they differ, and what you will find at our studios.
What we teachReformer Pilates
Exercises on a sliding carriage with springs that add resistance or support. Our classes are exclusive Reformer Pilates: 50–55 minutes, 3 to 6 people, all levels welcome.
General informationOther apparatus
The Reformer is one of several Pilates apparatus. The chair and the barrels are others, each made for its own set of exercises. Every studio also has them; our classes are Reformer Pilates.
The Merrithew® set in every studio
- SPX Max Reformer
- Stability Chair
- Ladder Barrel
- Arc Barrel
Our classes
What makes our classes different
Exclusive classes
3 to 6 people in a class, so your trainer can watch your form and guide each person.
All levels welcome
Your trainer adapts each exercise, so first-timers and regulars practise side by side.
The full Merrithew® set
Every studio has the SPX Max Reformer, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel and Arc Barrel.
Good to know
- Every class lasts 50–55 minutes
- No experience needed: all levels welcome
- Tell your trainer about any injury, health condition or pregnancy before class
- Membership pricing on request: ask your studio, or request a callback
Your first class is on us
Book online in three short steps, and the studio confirms your demo class the same day.